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Studio Monitors – Are They Essential for Audio Work?

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Studio Monitors – Are They Essential For Audio Work?

So what’s the big fuss then? Are studio monitors essential in the age where we can get decent headphones? Lets explore all the pros and cons of studio monitors, what are the best monitors to get in 2019 and beyond. 

What Are Studio Monitors?

Studio monitors have been designed specifically with professional audio production in mind. Examples include recording studios, movie production, TV, radio station studios, voice over studios. In other words anywhere where accurate sound is essential. Studio monitor has been designed to give as accurate as possible a reflection of the sound you are making. It doesn’t add any qualities to the audio that would “color” the original sound. They are designed to effectively produce a relatively flat audio.

Studio Monitors vs Heaphones

Here are some reasons why it is good for you to consider owning professional studio monitors:

Best Studio Monitors

Here is our top 3 list for studio monitors available at the time of writing.

JBL Professional 305PMKII 5

Those are the studio monitors we currently use in our production studio.

Yamaha HS5 Active Studio Monitor

We have used those in our studio before and were very happy with the quality. JLB did prove to be superior in quality and design for us personally.

Mackie MR624

Great set of speakers we had opportunity to test on our YouTube channel.

Best Studio Headphones

Here is our top 3 list for the best studio headphones available at the time of writing.

DT 770 PRO

These headphones have been a staple of our studio since 2009 and we are not looking to switch away just yet. Superior comfort and quality – choice of many high end recording studios.

AKG K271 MKII

Izabela’s choice of late. Great for the fact that they don’t bleed audio when you have headphones off your head. 

Audio-Technica ATH-M50X

Really decent set of headphones, good quality and well regarded in the voice over world.

Your Opinion Matters

Over to you! What headphones and studio monitors do you use? Let us know in the comments, we would love to hear from you!

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